quick and easy red lentil dahl

Method Place the lentils in an oven-proof casserole dish with the water, onion, garlic and Bouillon powder. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes before adding the tomatoes and spices, stirring well. Choose between adding the canned or fresh tomatoes. If adding the fresh tomatoes, add them skin on and all. Cover and […]

homemade granola squares

Method Pre-heat the oven to 170 C. Grease and line a baking tin with parchment. Place the oil, sugar, syrup in a saucepan and bring it to the boil, stirring continuously. In the meantime combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Dissolve the bicarbonate in the cold water and add to the honey mixture. […]

fodmap friendly grain free, gluten free bread

Method Process the walnuts, and 1 cup of the pumpkin seeds until a smooth meal forms in a food processor. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and combine with the remaining pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, psyllium husk, almond flour, fresh herbs and salt. Gradually pour in the water until a thick dough-like […]

raw coconut and banana cheesecake

Method Line a 18cm springform cake tin with parchment paper. Pulse the walnuts, cinnamon and coconut oil in a food processor until it reaches a crumb consistency. Scoop the crumb out the processor and press firmly to the base of the pan. Wash and dry the processor and add the coconut cream, banana and yacon […]

chocolate orange gluten free Jaffa cakes

Method Pre-heat oven to 180 C. Mix together the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet (coconut oil, maple syrup, milk). Mix to combine. Grease a muffin tray and transfer 2 tbsp of the batter into each muffin case. Bake for 15 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, and […]

chocolate brittle

Method On a flat work surface near the hob, lay out a baking tray covered in baking parchment. Over a gentle heat, using a double boiler, melt the chocolate. Once melted, work quickly and pour the melted chocolate onto the baking parchment. Spread it out evenly using a spatula, making sure to cover the entire baking […]

plant-based cottage pie

Method Pre-heat the oven to 200C/390F. Steam the sweet potatoes until soft. While they are steaming, heat a heavy-based saucepan and then add the coconut oil. Next add the shallots, celery, red pepper and sauté until softened. Add the tempeh cubes and stir until browned. Add the stock and gently break up the tempeh with […]

dairy-free cream of mushroom soup

Method Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the onion, celery, garlic, parsley stalks, mushrooms and thyme leaves and cook until softened. Pour the stock into the saucepan and bring to the boil. Then turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste with Himalayan salt […]

the best ever tomato sauce

Method Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the coconut oil. I use the organic odourless coconut oil. Add the shallots and then the garlic, turning down the heat to make sure the garlic doesn’t burn. You do not want the garlic to burn as this will result in a very bitter sauce. Stir until the […]

coconut-infused roasted pumpkin

Method Pre-heat the oven to 200C/390F. Place the pumpkin slices in a roasting tray covered with coconut oil; season with salt and pepper, and bake for an hour, or until the orange flesh is caramelised and starts falling off the skin by itself. Serve with cashew cream, toasted pumpkin seeds or chilli flakes for a […]

gut-friendly sauerkraut

Method Slice the cabbage very thinly using a sharp knife. Add to a mixing bowl. Then add the caraway seeds and sea salt and gently massage into the cabbage. Over time, the cabbage will begin to soften and release liquid. This liquid will become the brine liquid that the sauerkraut will ferment in. You will […]

dairy-free ranch dressing

Method Blend the cashews, garlic and onion granules, nutritional yeast, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the almond milk in a high speed blender and blend until smooth, adding more of the non-dairy milk until you reach a thick pourable consistency, adding more or less of the milk as desired. Once […]